Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

"80" John House

C. 1900

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. "80" John House Marker

Inscription. Daniel Webster Wallace, "80 John," was one of Texas' most successful black ranchers. Born the son of slave parents in Victoria County in 1860, he went to work as a cowboy when he was 15, eventually working for C.C. Slaughter, Isaac Ellwood, John Nunn and Clay Mann, getting his nickname from the large "80" Mann ranch brand. He used his wages to buy cattle and land, setting up his own ranch on 1,280 acres southeast of Loraine, Texas, in Mitchell and Nolan counties and buying more land as he could. As D.W. grew more successful, he became a strong supporter of education for the surrounding communities. D.W. built this cross-shaped ranch-house facing west with a floor plan that allows a nice flow of air through the house. The building was designed to have four porches with the two on the east side used for sleeping porches when weather allowed.

Erected by CH Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 33° 35.345′ N, 101° 53.002′ W.

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Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It can be reached from 4th Street (County Road 2255) east of Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th St, Lubbock TX 79409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masterson JY (within shouting distance of this marker); Bairfield Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Typical Homesteader Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Escarbadas

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. "80" John House Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Matador Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Picket and Sotol House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

One of the four porches image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. One of the four porches

Inside the "80" John House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Inside the "80" John House

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. Inside the "80" John House

The "80" John House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

6. The "80" John House

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.